Any dog can sport a bandana, but its the stylish dog that wears a Jumperz! So what is the difference you may ask? Well, a bandana is a swatch of fabric you tie around your dog's neck - if your dog is like mine, it comes off pretty quickly, interferes with his collar and leash and moves around the dog's neck. A Jumperz by contrast is a wonderful invention! It has a "tunnel" that the collar slides through - so that when you fasten the collar, the Jumperz stays put. It is much more comfortable for the dog as he isn't sporting a collar and a bandana, but a collar/bandana in ONE! It stays in place, and cannot fall off! Brilliant!
Jumperz are produced by AlleDogTogs's Shop - a shop with a charitable heart - $1 from the sale of each Jumperz goes to Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest. Jumperz come in all sorts of wonderful patterns and themes -- and the latest range is jeweled and denim - they are gorgeous!
Jumperz are so affordable - between $2.50 and $12 - that you can buy a whole bunch of them. Take a look today.
Pamper Your Pooch With Quality Products from Mungo & Maud
In May 2005, Mungo & Maud, an upmarket dog and cat store with an edgy new concept in the creation of elegant and well-designed accessories for the home, opened in London. The founders, husband and wife team Michael and Nicola Sacher, produce stylish, high-quality products with strong use of natural materials such as cotton, wool, leather etc. Their products include beautiful collars and leads, bowls, beds and special organic treats.
TheSwankyPup recieved a lovely box of Mungo & Maud products to review. First out the box was a most beautiful, red, leather poop bag holder. Now you may ask, how can a poop bag holder be beautiful? Well, the bag is made of soft red leather and has fastening inside that can be clipped onto a belt loop. The hand stitching and heart shaped fastener, make this the prettiest poop bag holder I've ever seen! It is on sale on their website right now reduced from £39.50 to £19.75 ($30*).
To accompany the holder, Mungo & Maud also sent us some biodegradable illustrated poop bags. There are 75 bags in a pack and the outer bag is resealable. I am always in favor of poop bags that do not harm our environment, so these bags are real winners. And they fold up easily into the poop bag holder. This product sells for £5.75 ($9*) which is a bargain!
And now for the piece de resistance...Mungo & Maud must have heard that my dog Axel loves to roll in stinky stuff - poop, charcoal, goose droppings...you name it, if it stinks, he rolls! Nestled in the package was Mungo & Maud's "Petite Amande" Dog Fragrance. Delicately made from a mixture of French blackcurrant, Tunisian neroli, mimosa, violet leaf, sweet vanilla bourbon with a little almond - this fragrance is to die for and can be used by humans too! Spray lightly onto your dog's coat. A 50ml. bottle is priced at £38.00 ($57*) - not cheap, but very worth it. This fragrance is so special, it has its own movie!
* Note: All prices converted from British Pound Sterling to US Dollars are approximate.
Did you ever wonder what your dog does all day? (and a GIVEAWAY!)
I often wondered what my dog did all day while I wasn't home. Did she just sleep on the couch? Did she go after my cat? Did she walk around aimlessly? Did she eat the cat's poop?! Well, recently, thanks to the help of a cool like pet's digital camera, I got to find out!
Uncle Milton's Pet's Eye View Camera is a neat, compact and lightweight item that clips onto your dog (or cat's) collar and captures what your pet sees throughout the day. It's built-in timer automatically snaps pictures every 1, 5, or 15 minutes (whatever you choose). The internal memory card stores over 40 pictures (and 640x480 resolution so you can print 4x6 photos).
This fun (yet practical) product is a lot like a "nanny cam" for your dog. My dog Maggie mostly slept during the day when I looked at her pictures, but I also saw her looking out the window (probably barking at somebody) and trying to get some of my cat's food (bad dog!).
Want a chance to try one of these fun camera's out with your pet? We have five to give away to some lucky newsletter subscribers! Simply sign up for our newsletter between now and Valentines Day and you will be entered to win. Already signed up? You will automatically be entered to win!
Are you looking for an inexpensive, yet fashionable way to update your dog’s look? Well, look no further than Bling for Bow Wow.This new shop features handmade collars using only the highest quality grosgrain ribbon. The owner and designer, Kendra, has been a dog trainer for the last three years. A dog-lover at heart, Kendra became frustrated with the bland collars that did not fit her dogs’ unique personality. As a result, Kendra began to make her own collars featuring bold patterns and designs that better reflected her pups’ unique traits! She started making them just for family and friends, but when she saw how well the custom-collars held up to wrestling, dirt and everything else a dog gets into, she branched out and created Bling for Bow Wow.
Jax was the lucky recipient of the beautiful orange and blue collar at the left. This retro flower collar is a simple way to brighten up the winter months!
And just in time for the holiday season, your Swanky Pup can be
And the best part…Swanky Pup readers will receive 20%
off each collar! Just mention “Swanky Pup” in the notes to seller at checkout.This means you can get a custom, handmade, beautiful ribbon collar for as low as $12!These will make great stocking stuffers for your four-legged friend!
Picking up poop.Not the most glamorous part of being a dog parent.In the past, I’ve typically used plastic grocery bags to dispose of Jax’s waste.While I always prided myself for being a responsible pet parent, I recently learned that these bags actually are not environmentally friendly. In my effort to become greener, I found a way to pick up poop stylishly and help the environment with The Kemp.This smart, hand-made, eco-friendly bag was created by Bibi Rogers at 4U2ReUSE and is designed to conveniently attach to a leash or belt loop.
The Kemp is available in two sizes—Petit, holds up to 10 biodegradable bags and Grande, holds up to 14 biodegradable bags as well a cell phone and keys. Each Kemp is made from completely organic fabrics and re-used materials such as vintage clothing or defective/non-repairable kite boarding sails.Bibi is committed to promoting sustainability stating, “I also use local materials and fabric providers to cut down on shipping, energy consumption and other operational waste in the manufacturing process.”The Kemp comes in a variety of colors such as Burberry Denim, Rainbow Denim and Blue Kite.Get The Kemp here for $22 with free shipping on all orders!
If your dog is like mine, and pulls away from you when you try to take him/her out for a walk, a harness rather than a collar might be best. I hate hearing that choking sound they make when they would rather pull you instead of walk beside you.
I recently found a website called Bowhausnyc.com. They sell beautiful harnesses for dogs to wear when walking around town. They cost a little bit more than your average harness, however, because they are made off genuine leather and they are lined with cozy sherpa lining. The harness attaches to your dog with buckles that are easy to adjust for the perfect fit. It also come with D-rings to hook your leash onto it. Bowhausnyc.com also carries leashes (yes, you are able to coordinate the leash to match the harness), collars, collar charms, travel bags and bowls, and beds with matching crate covers. All of their things are very well made and are made from the highest quality materials.
When ordering directly off the Bowhausnyc.com website, be sure to enter Bow20 from now through December 25th and receive 20% off your order. Remember, Hanukkah and Christmas are right around the corner. Here's your chance to do some shopping and save a little too.
Do you ever see a car with a cute magnet or bumper sticker on it and think "I want one of those"? Look no farther than Fun Car Tattoos for an adorable way to adorn your car with a Dog Paw magnet that shows you love your pup! These high-quality, thick and UV resistant magnets stick right on to your car and can be placed wherever you want and moved around and taken off just as easily - way more convenient than bumper stickers. I have just one on the back of my car but if you are feeling fun you can even put a set all down the side of your car!
Best of all, 5% of all sales goes to support Canine Companions for Independence, a charity that trains and provides therapy dogs to children and adults with disabilities, free of charge.
We also love the personalized car magnets so you can have a picture of your dog made in to a fun car tattoo for all to see while you drive around town. What a great gift idea!
I was delighted to find Chloe's Custom Harnesses online a few weeks ago. Long have I been looking for a robust harness for Axel, my 30 plus pound wire fox terrier. Axel loves his walks, but he is a puller - and if you saw us walking down the street, you may very well ask yourself - who is taking who for a walk? I have never liked to restrain Axel by his collar out of fear of hurting his neck - hence my never-ending search for the perfect harness. My definition of a perfect harness is one that is easy to get into, fits well and doesn't come off easily until after you are safely at home.
The owner of Chloe's Custom Harnesses, Jane Callison, was inspired by her 3 pound Chihuahua Chloe who is so tiny, Jane could not find any harness to fit her. So being a "retired" seamstress Jane was forced out of retirement and Chloe's Custom Harnesseswas born. Now any dog, of any size, can enjoy a great looking and fitting harness!
Jane sent me two custom harnesses (pictured left and below right) - a summer harness for Axel, and a beautiful girl harness for Axel's friend Lucy - a dachshund. The harnesses are extremely well made - Jane pre-washes and dries all her fabrics before cutting. She also uses heavy duty velcro to hold the neck and chest, with a 2-1/2" to 3" inch lap over. They are very secure! And each harness has a heavy D-ring to attach the leash. Axel's harness fitted him perfectly and was a breeze to put on - you just slip the harness over the head and fasten it around the chest! What a win for a terrier who hates being fussed over! Plus it stayed on despite rough-housing with big dogs at the dog park. Lucy's Mom was crazy about her harness and it was a big hit at the rest homes where Lucy works as a therapy dog. Lucy's harness was lined with fleece to create a warm, snuggly coat and harness in one. A wonderful addition to any dog's winter wardrobe.
Summer harnesses range in price from $10-$12. Boy/Girl harnesses like Lucy's range in price from $20-$22. Shipping is included, so these are a great bargain, especially as they are all custom-fitted! Jane has generously offered all Swanky Pup readers a $2.00 discount - just mention Swanky Pup with your order.
I am all about organization. And I love any product that helps to keep things straight. (Around here, with two kids and two pets, things get a bit hectic!). That's why this Wags and Wiskers pet organizer is perfect for me! For less than $8, you get an adorable and very functional organizer that keeps track of all your pet records.
It is a softcover, 6 3/4 x 8 1/2" book featuring 8 pocket pages to store medical records, licenses, pedigrees, and more. Plus, 8 pages to note feeding and exercise schedules, personality traits, favorite toys, emergency contact information, and more for your pet sitter.
What a great item! (And if you buy 2, they are $6.98 each!) This makes a great gift for a new pet owner, as well.
If you are like me, I love a great bed to sleep in. My bed at home is good, but the best bed I ever slept in was in New Hope, PA at a bed and breakfast my husband and I went to. It was fantastic!
My dog, also likes a good bed. He has a few around the house and one that we keep at the shore for him. He is one of those dogs that likes to burrow, so we need to be sure that his beds come with hoods.
Well, this summer, my dog got a real treat. He got a new bed from from a company called Lexie Lew. I have to say... as far as beds go, this bed is pretty great. No, there aren't any bells or whistles on it, it's just a comfy bed that comes with a hood for him to burrow and, best of all, it matches my room decor. Yes, I could get, if I choose, matching throw pillows for my sofa or my bed.
The entire pillow is machine washable. You can either unzip the cover and wash it alone, or throw the whole thing (the actual pillow part, too!) in the washing machine and dry on low. So easy, right? All the fabric are made from 100% cotton. Let's talk about the fabric choices. There is a very wide selection of really cool, fun and decorative prints to choose from. We have the Olive print... lots of colors on it.
Lexie Lew beds were featured in "The Stuff We Love" section of the summer issue of Modern Dog magazine. I can see why. This bed is the best.
If you order today, mention that your read the review on The Swanky Pup website, and receive 1 free matching throw pillow on any purchase of $120 or more. I promise... you're dog will love you even more for getting a bed from Lexie Lew.
Forgive my opinion, but I have always viewed doggy-dress-up as overly posh and sissified. Sure, for the thin-coated dog, winter coats are necessary, but pink ruffles and sequined bow ties? Sorry, my girls are dogs, not dolls.
But with the MLB playoffs right around the corner, I may be able to make an exception.
It isn't too posh or the least bit sissified to support your favorite baseball team with the officially licensed MLB dog jerseys.
There are no rhinestones involved. These casual canine clothes are made from 100% micro-mesh polyester, and feature your favorite team's logo and official patch (notice the Phillies are
representing here). And MLB jerseys come in sizes
that accommodate all of our four-legged fans from the Bull Mastiff to the Teacup Poodle (see chart below).
small = length 12-16 girth 12-16 neck 6-10"
medium = length 16-20" girth 16-19" neck 10-14"
large = length 20-26" girth 19-26" neck 14-18
XL = length 26-30" girth 26 to 32" neck 18 to 22"
Let's not forget that football season is well on its way. Officially licensed NFL dogwear is also available, not to mention basketball, hockey, and of course, NASCAR. Note that I was unable to find a site that offered all leagues and teams, so here are a few links to aid you in your search for spirited, yet practical dog apparel.
I love finding unique, innovative dog shops where I can shop for Jax and find gifts for my fellow dog lovers.I have found such a store in Barker and Ball—a one-stop couture shop that carries all kinds of luxury goods including beds, treats, toys and gifts.This UK based store offers luxurious, unique items for you and your pooch.They have a wide assortment of gifts that include designer dog mugs with a pop-art photo of different dog breeds and dog-themed key chains.
The store also has some cool toys.My favorite toy is the Soft Bone Dog Toy.This handmade toy is made of 100% cotton and comes in a blue, green and orange. The toys also come in two sizes-small and large (10 inches and 13 inches respectively).
This bone is filled with hypo-allergenic polyester fiber and a squeaker, to further entice your dog to play.Now you may be asking what is so special about a handmade, cotton dog toy. Well this one is filled with lavender!The scent is delightful—subtle, yet refreshing.I love lavender, but I wondered if Jax would take to this soothing scent.After a few deep sniffs and nudging the bone around, Jax joyfully picked up his new toy and brought it to his bed—a sure sign of satisfaction.
Check out the soft bone dog toy at Barker and Ball and save 10% on all purchases with the coupon code SWANKYPUP! For the non-UK shoppers, the site conveniently converts the £ to $, with the “choose currency” feature at the bottom of the website.
Where I live in Philadelphia there is a law regarding all pets: they must be registered and licensed. This entails filling out a form and paying a fee in return for another form to prove that, yes, your dog is legal (yawn). The folks at YappyHappy.com came up with a resourceful and fun interpretation of pet permits. At this site you can order a unique kind of dog tag that is, in fact, a license.
These tags are charming and highly functional. They provide your pet with a lot more information than the traditional metal ID tags, which usually only offer a name and phone number. These miniature “barking” licenses give all the facts—breed, first and last name, address and phone number, height and weight, and of course, like any other form of identification, your dog’s picture. And, because these tags are made of durable plastic, they don’t clang against the metal fixtures on your canine’s collar. This then eliminates that annoying noise that accompanies your pet’s every step, a noise that is most likely even more bothersome to the collar-wearer whose hearing tends to be super-sonic.
But unique and original dog tags are not the only items Yappyhappy.com has to offer. Following the layout of your state's driver's license are also water-resistant pet mats. These are perfect to place under your dog's food or water bowl, as they make clean-up easy while adding a sense of humor to your kitchen floor.
Yappyhappy.com can also create personalized tote bags, magnets, key chains and luggage tags.
Also, check out http://yappyhappy.etsy.com/ for other unique ideas like custom dog collages, hand-made bird houses, and, my personal favorite, the Fairy Dog Bottle-Cap necklace.
These pieces are one-of-a-kind, and you have the freedom to choose your favorite colors and backgrounds. A great gift idea.
To order a Yappy Happy barking license, pet mat, tote bag etc. you’ll need to upload the most flattering head-on mug shot of your dog. Select the state you reside in (all are available), fill out all the pertinent information and send it. Your new dog license will arrive in the mail in a few days.
Check out my Pearl sporting her Yappy Happy license.
Going out for a walk is a normal and frequent everyday activity for dogs. It's good exercise for your dog and for the dog walker. I feel it's important to have all the necessary equipment with you when you go out. Poop bags are a must have, maybe some water (if your walk is going to be lengthy), and of course a good leash.
I found a website called 26 Bars and a Band (www.26barsandaband.com). They sell fantastic retractable leashes and other cool accessories for your dog. The leashes are available in a variety of prints. Each leash has a plastic cover with a 12 foot nylon lead. The buckle is made of metal.
Some other things that 26 Bars and a Band sells are collars, t-shirts, and collar charms. Any of the items on the 26 Bars and a Band website would make a great gift.
When you order enter the word Swanky in the coupon code area and receive free shipping .
Beautiful jewelry that shows off the ones you love
It's all the fashion now to wear pretty necklaces that have your children's names and their birthdates on them. They come in all different shapes and sizes and they are made of different precious metals. They are very pretty.
I got one better though. There is a company online called Forbidden Fruit Jewelry (www.forbiddenfruitjewelry.com) and they make beautiful custom pieces of wearable art. Each piece features a photograph of that special someone you would like to keep near and dear to your heart. The necklaces include a sterling silver chain or leather necklace, Swarovski crystals, your choice of either a black or white pendant, and you get to choose the shape of the pendant, all of which you customize to your liking. The photograph is baked into a polymer clay and sealed. Each pendant is fade and water resistant, so there is no worrying that after a few wearings, it's going to look different or come apart.
To make your piece even more personal, you're able to have an eight word message written on the back of the pendant (excluding the mini pendants). Maybe you'd like the name or names of the people (or furry friend) on the back. Whatever you decide to have, I know you'll treasure your piece of jewelry for years to come.
I have to tell you, that I have a necklace and a pair of earrings from Forbidden Fruit Jewelry with a picture of my daughter (who was 7 months old at the time) and my dog, both wearing Eagles football jerseys. I can't tell you how many compliments I have gotten. Strangers have seen me wear the necklace and have made comments on how pretty it is. For me, it's just something special I have with my 2 kids on it.
Forbidden Fruit Jewelry is great for you or as a gift for someone. Enter in the coupon code "swanky", and receive 10% off your order.
Do you ever take your dog for a walk, and realize that you have so much more to schlep with you than just the dog? If my dog and I are going out for a long walk, I bring the dog, my cell phone, house keys, poop bags, and treats. I don't have enough hands for all this stuff.
Scoopdoggy.ca makes fantastic bags called Stroll Town bags, leashes and collars. The bags attach to the leash so that all you have to hold onto is the handle of the leash. The bags themselves are large enough to hold plastic bags, a fetch toy, treats, a cell phone, and a credit card. They are available in two sizes and come in three fabric choices, which allows the owner to customize their gear and their dog's gear to their own fashion sense.
So, if you are searching for a way to have everything at your fingertips, but not directly in your hands, the Stroll Town bags from Scoopdoggy.ca is what you need. If you order now through August 30th, be sure to enter SP2008 in the coupon code section and receive 10% off any item online.
I discovered Feel Good Frames last year when writing for another blog on baby and kids products. They sent me a sample of their personalized, hand-made picture frames and ornaments and I was so impressed with the design, quality, and uniqueness of these products.
Recently the company announced that they are coming out with a new line of ornaments and frames for dog-lovers like us! The ornaments are designed with bold dots, stripes & swirls in apple green, holiday red, pink & blue. Choose from “Posh Pooch,” “Spoiled Rotten,” “Where’s My Tiara?,” and “World’s Best Dog.” The year “2008” is painted on the back of the ornament.
Feel Good Frames’ products can also be personalized with the pet’s name and the year. The frames hold a 3”x3” photo and hang from a fluffy ribbon. Feel Good Frames’ ornaments retail for $26.00 and make a great gift.
Remember this great site for great holiday or birthday gifts for your friends and fellow dog lovers. They will definitely love it!
Transform your furry friend's face into an amazing work of art!
I am absolutely blown away at the gorgeous, incredible, amazing (am I using enough adjectives?) portrait of my dog Maggie. This work of art was lovingly created by artist Janet Burt, who recently launched her website, Rainbowdog Pet Portraits.
These vibrant and colorful, contemporary, acrylic portraits are hand-painted by Janet, using a photo that you supply to her (either via email or by mail). The photo doesn't need to be perfect, it just needs to well-lit, in-focus, and showing your dog's markings and coloring. I supplied a few photos to Janet, she recommended one, and then sent me a few variations of it cropped before she created the piece of art. (You can see the photo below that we selected for the portrait) And if you want a portrait of two animals, they don't need to be in the same shot for Janet to make an amazing creation.
Each portrait is painted on a 11/16 inch, back-stapled canvas with a staple-free, painted edge. They are beautiful as-is, or can be framed. Janet can create them in a variation of sizes in both square and rectangular canvases.
As beautiful as the picture is above, it doesn't do the real portrait justice. This work of art will be displayed in my home and enjoyed by my family and friends for many years to come. Cherish your pet by creating a work of art in their honor (or memory). Or gift one to someone special. They will be beyond thrilled with this amazing creation.
To learn more about Rainbowdog, check out the gallery of art that Janet has created, the FAQ page to learn more about the process and the photo tips page on how to best take your photo. If you place an order, make sure you mention to Janet that you heard of her through The Swanky Pup and receive a 10% discount on your portrait!
We've all had bad hair days. I know when my hair is outta control, my baseball hat is the first thing I grab to cover up the mess on top of my head.
Dogs can sometimes have the same problem, especially long haired pups. Here's the solution. Check out Wigglesdogwigs.com. Yes, they can help your pooch's mangled mess out by providing a wig.
Wigglesdogwigs.com has so many different wigs to choose from. If you and your pup love listening to the Beatles, your dog can look like one of the Fab Four. Maybe you and your pooch wanna pretend that you are vacationing on the beaches of Jamaica. Your dog can sport dreadlocks. What is so great about the wigs from Wigglesdogwigs.com, is that some of the wigs can be made into other styles. Just use your imagination.
All the wigs are washable in lukewarm water and should be dried naturally. When the wigs are dried they are able to be brushed through or styled using your fingertips.
So, if your dog wakes up in the morning with "pillow perm", or you are looking for a neat costume idea for your pooch, stick on a wig from Wigglesdogwigs.com.
I love having personalized products for my pup. From his dog bed to his ID tag, we have his name on everything! Now, with the personalized Jungle Dog Collar from Modern Tails he has a personalized and stylish collar too.
These collars are made from nylon webbing with a silver buckle and D ring and are available in leopard, denim and camo (my favorite). They are not just extremely cute, but comfortable for your dog and durable as well so that everyone is happy. The slide-on letters are sold separately and you can choose from plain chrome letters, which are good for boys, and the crystal letters which add some bling and looks great on female pups. Other slide on charms such as crowns, stars, paw prints and hearts are available to add some extra pizzaz too.
Baxter has this collar in camo print with chrome letters and we both love it! People are no longer constantly asking his name every time we go to the dog park and he gets lots of compliments too. Baxter gives this collar 4 paws up and highly recommends it to those other swanky pups out there who want to show off their style with a trendy personalized collar from Modern Tails.
Ahhh... spring breezes through the air. I can feel it -- summer is right around the corner. Is your swanky pup sporting the latest in spring and summer bandana fashion?
You gotta check out a site called Bandabling.com. This site features really cool bandanas for your dog or cat. They come in all sizes to fit every dog and lots of patterns and designs to choose from.
There are two neat features about the bandanas from Bandabling.com. First, the bandanas have a very easy "snap on, snap off" closure to fasten the bandana around your pets neck. The snaps are also adjustable for the perfect fit. Secondly, hanging off of the bandana is a little "bling". My bandana that I received for my dog, is the one featured in the picture. As you can see, there is a little "surfer dude" hanging there. So cute. It's going to be perfect for the shore this summer.
All the Bandabling.com bandanas are made from 100% cotton fabric. Washing with care is recommended because of the elaborate embellishments. These bandanas are safe for your pet to wear. The charms have been sewn on securely and should not pose a chocking hazard.
I recently saw this adorable dog supply caddy on a favorite gift site, Mindy's Magic Touch. This is a great way to store all of your pet's grooming and medical supplies. With 3 compartments and an open-top design, it is decorated with lots of fun dog designs.
At a very affordable $20, this makes a great for any pet lover, or pick one up for yourself! It comes wrapped in clear cello with decorative ribbon ready to gift. Size: 11" L x 6" W x 6.25" H
Except in your own backyard, it is a widely known fact that you must pick up after your pup poops. There are pooper scoopers and a variety of products out there to help you do this, but the easiest, most portable and most popular method is a plain old plastic bag. All you need to do is remember to bring a bag out with you on your walks and you are good to go. But if you, like me, have trouble remembering a bag every time you go out you could be stuck empty handed and forced to leave the pile and keep walking. Thanks to the disposal pick up kit by Bon Ton, which attaches to your pup’s leash, you won’t have to worry about forgetting any longer!
This bone-shaped, plastic bag holder comes with a hook that allows you to attach it to the handle of your leash so that wherever you go, the bags go too. Not only are they extremely functional, but they also come in a variety of colors so that you can get one to match your dog’s leash. Each Bon Ton pick up kit comes with a roll of 10 bags already inside, but refilling is easy too. Just pop the end cap off, slide the new roll on and you are back in business.
I have the bright blue kit for my dog Baxter and I love that I no longer have to worry about remembering to bring bags with me all the time. Also, it is cute and simple so it doubles as an accessory that you won’t mind bringing along for your walks.
If remembering to bring a bag is a hassle you don’t want to deal with any longer, this adorable Bon Ton pick up kit is just what you need, and at $8.95 it is easy on your budget too.
I know my pooch is a bit spoiled, but I just can’t resist buying cute ID tags to match each of his swanky collars. When I found the great selection of tags at Bling Bling 4 Pets I was excited to start shopping. Among my favorites of their styles are the bottle cap tags, which are distinctive and fun and the novelty tags, which have a whimsical twist, but there are many, many more to choose from.
Not only do they have a huge selection of adorable styles, they also have tags for dogs both extra small (for dogs 0-5 pounds) and extra large (for dogs 70 pounds and up) which can be very hard to find. People often take for granted the importance of getting a tag that is the appropriate size for your pup. If it is too big it could weigh them down and be uncomfortable, and if it is too small it won’t be easily seen and can get lost in all that fur. Now Bling Bling 4 Pets is making it easy by allowing you to shop by size.
I got the red sparkle paw print heart in medium for Baxter (he’s 20 pounds) and it was the perfect size for him. It is a beautiful, heart-shaped tag that is hand-made and features a paw print on top of an adorable red sparkly enamel. It is unique and trendy and brings the bling to his boring collar.
Bling Bling 4 Pets not only hand-makes all of their tags but they also include engraving on each tag and have free shipping on orders to US, UK, France and Canada. So treat your dog to a little bling this spring courtesy of Bling Bling 4 Pets.
It's an inevitable part of walking your dog: picking up the poop. You scoop it up with your plastic bag, tie a knot, and then continue your walk, toting that bag 'o poop with you until you find the nearest garbage can - which, if you're on a trail, might not be til you get home.
That's why the K-9 Can Pet Waste and Travel Pack is such a convenience. It is a container that your dog wears around his neck. It has a zipper compartment for you to store the bag of poop so your dog is stylishly carrying it - not you - until you can find a place to dispose of it.
The K-9 Can also has other compartments for bags, wipes, your cell phone and keys, treats or anything else you might need for your walk.
We love that the product is also environmentally friendly. It's made in the USA out of fabric spun from 100 percent recycled soda cans. The surface is anti-microbial and it's also machine washable.
The K-9 can comes in four colors and is available for $34.95 at Planet Earth Pets. It's a light-weight, easy-to-use product that can make your outing with your dog more pleasant while keeping our earth a little cleaner.
Having a cool id tag is a must for any swanky pup. It is more than just a way to have your dog identified should they ever get lost, but since it is hanging from their collar 24/7 it is also a fashion statement. You can’t have a swanky collar and a boring ID tag, right? Now with Lucky Pup id tags from Punk Rock Dogg you can spice up your dog’s tag with style.
Each Lucky Pup id tag features a shiny pop culture icon nestled into authentic aged pewter for a unique and punk rock look. Also, you can have up to three lines of information engraved on the back for a personal touch or just use it as a trendy charm for your pups collar.
My dog Baxter sports the Tattoo Heart and I love it because it is stylish and with Mom and Dad written on a banner in front of the heart, it also lets him show off his love for me. There are many other punk rock styles to choose from like the Devil, Glamour Girl, Buddha and the Evil Star and with so many great styles it is hard to pick a favorite. If you want a unique tag to match your dog’s personality and style then this Lucky Dog id tag from Punk Rock Dogg is a must-have for your pooch.
Many times when my dog comes home from the groomer, he is sporting a bandana around his neck. They usually last a few days and then they become scrunched up around his collar. I always thought that he looked so cute in them that I wanted to get him one that he could wear all the time.
I went to abcpetware.com and boy, was I in for a big surprise. I found that they had a selection of fabrics like no other store I have been to and the way they make the banadanas was very interesting. Abcpetware.com makes the bandanas so that you don't have to tie them around your pets neck. They simply slide though the collar. By doing this it prevents your dog's fur from becoming matted. All of the abcpetware.com bandanas are made from 100% cotton fabrics, are fully lined and can be washed in the washing machine.
Take your time on the abcpetware.com website. There are a lot of fabrics to check out. They have fabrics for all the holidays, ones for everyday, and if your dog is a sports fanatic like mine is, they have fabrics for that as well.
Jumperz are produced by AlleDogTogs's Shop - a shop with a charitable heart - $1 from the sale of each Jumperz goes to Wire Fox Terrier Rescue Midwest. Jumperz come in all sorts of wonderful patterns and themes -- and the latest range is jeweled and denim - they are gorgeous!
